Slice Into PBR Weekend with Chef Sheldon Simeon and New West KnifeWorks

Kick off Big Sky's biggest weekend with acclaimed chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and two-time Top Chef Fan Favorite Sheldon Simeon at New West KnifeWorks. Known for its handcrafted American-made knives that blend exceptional performance with functional art, New West KnifeWorks is built around a lifestyle of cooking, adventure, hospitality, and connection.

Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Chef Sheldon has earned a devoted following for his vibrant island cuisine, including poke—a dish whose name means "to slice," making him the perfect guest for an evening celebrating exceptional food and handcrafted knives. He won Fan Favorite during Top Chef: Seattle and again during Top Chef: Charleston, and today owns the beloved Maui restaurants Tin Roof and Tiffany's Restaurant & Bar with his wife.

Chef Sheldon will be signing copies of his cookbook, Ohana Style: Food from Hawaiʻi, For Your Family, which shares approachable recipes, creative techniques, and the spirit of Hawaiʻi's tradition of gathering around the table.

Guests will enjoy a live poke demonstration with samples, meet Chef Sheldon, browse handcrafted knives from New West KnifeWorks, and celebrate the shared values of craftsmanship, hospitality, and great food before the excitement of PBR weekend begins.